Ghost of Yotei Exceeds Expectations, Boosts Sony's Financials

Sony has highlighted the strong performance of its PlayStation 5 exclusive, Ghost of Yotei. The company states that the title has surpassed the sales of its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima, during the same period since launch and made a “significant” contribution to its financial results.

Ghost of Yotei exceeded the sales of its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima, during the same period and made a “significant” contribution to Sony's financial results.

Developed by Sucker Punch, Ghost of Yotei was released on October 2, 2025. Within just 32 days of its launch, as of November 2, 2025, the game sold an impressive 3.3 million units. This figure was confirmed by Sony's chief financial officer, Lin Tao, during the company's financial results webcast for the quarter ending December 31, 2025.

Comparing Performance: Yotei vs. Tsushima

For context, Ghost of Tsushima, which launched on PlayStation 4 on July 17, 2020, sold 2.4 million copies in its initial three days. It went on to achieve 5 million units sold after 118 days. The latest reported cumulative sales for Ghost of Tsushima, which includes PC and PS5 Director’s Cut versions, reached 13 million copies as of August 11, 2024.

Pricing Details

Ghost of Yotei debuted with a launch price of $70. This represents a slight increase compared to Ghost of Tsushima's standard edition, which was released at $60.

Broader Revenue and Future Outlook

Beyond Ghost of Yotei's success, Sony also highlighted stable recurring revenue from established live service titles. Games such as Helldivers 2 and MLB The Show continue to deliver consistent performance. An upcoming multiplayer add-on, Ghost of Yotei: Legends, is anticipated to be released later this year, potentially further boosting sales for the new exclusive title.